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A sting on the face can cause severe swelling including around the eye. If there is bee allergy, anaphylaxis may occur within 15-60 minutes.

Bee stings cause swelling as the insect injects venom into the skin, triggering the body's immune response. This leads to inflammation and, in allergic individuals, exaggerated swelling and ...

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Prominent businessman Sunjay Kapur, friend of Prince William, dies at 53 after suffering a fatal heart attack from a bee sting during a polo match. A tragic loss for the polo community and ...

It’s estimated around 10 people a year die after being stung by a bee or a wasp. George Sandhu, Deputy Superintendent at Well Pharmacy advises on how to treat common bug bites and stings.

A bee sting has forced a cyclist to abandon the Giro d'Italia after they revealed their gruesome injury. Juan Ayuso suffered an allergic reaction after a bee flew into his helmet and stung his eye.

Anyone suffering immediate shortness of breath after contact with an Asian hornet or any insect must call 999, while Brits worried about bug bites and stings can go direct to their local pharmacy.